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#159 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 40% of private schools

Torah Prep School - Boys Division

Middle School

609 N AND S RD, St. Louis, MO 63130

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

6.7

Grades

2nd – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

6.7

Grades

2nd – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#159 of 399

In St. Louis

#41 of 74

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About Torah Prep School - Boys Division

Torah Prep School - Boys Division is a private middle school in St. Louis, MO. Torah Prep School - Boys Division serves approximately 91 students, and covers grades 2nd-8th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

Torah Prep School - Boys Division has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares0.6 pts above MO schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
MO avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 91 students, Torah Prep School - Boys Division is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Torah Prep School - Boys Division sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Torah Prep School - Boys Division is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Torah Prep School - Boys Division compares to 161 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.3:1

This School

13:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

338

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

5.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 97.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.2% vs 0%

Torah Prep School - Boys Division St. Louis Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Torah Prep School - Boys Division (this school)	—	91	9.3:1	6.7
REED ELEMENTARY	1.5 mi	384	12.4:1	9.0
WASHINGTON ELEM.	1.8 mi	332	23.7:1	4.2
WYLAND ELEM.	2.6 mi	518	14.8:1	3.6
HAMILTON ELEM. COMMUNITY ED.	2.6 mi	222	11.1:1	5.6
DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES	2.8 mi	369	14.2:1	6.4
OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY	2.8 mi	391	12.2:1	8.1
LADUE MIDDLE	2.9 mi	1,033	13.6:1	7.7
RITENOUR MIDDLE	3.0 mi	758	15.8:1	6.3
KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY	3.1 mi	328	9.4:1	3.7
KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY	3.1 mi	478	11.4:1	3.3
WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.	3.2 mi	290	12.1:1	6.3
CONWAY ELEMENTARY	3.3 mi	414	13.4:1	8.2
IVELAND ELEM.	3.4 mi	414	12.5:1	4.5
LACLEDE ELEM.	3.5 mi	256	14.2:1	4.7
BEL-NOR	3.5 mi	269	16.8:1	5.0
MARION ELEM.	3.8 mi	490	14:1	4.6
AVERY ELEM.	3.9 mi	350	12.5:1	9.5
BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.0 mi	316	26.3:1	3.2
HUDSON ELEM.	4.0 mi	187	9.8:1	8.1
MARVIN ELEM.	4.1 mi	533	14:1	6.7

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.

Classroom Attention

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.8 / 10

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School Day Length 8.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,428

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 4%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.9 / 10

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Enrollment 91

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 97.8%

Hispanic 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

609 N AND S RD, St. Louis, MO 63130

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Torah Prep School - Boys Division may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. CLAYTON HIGH (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Clayton), which scores notably higher. Another option is MERAMEC ELEM. (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Clayton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FLYNN PARK ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby University City), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ESTHER MILLER BAIS YAAKOV St. Louis	0.1 mi	24	—
JACKSON PARK ELEM. University City	0.5 mi	263	5.3
UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH University City	0.6 mi	811	6.8
TORAH PREP SCHOOL St. Louis	0.7 mi	128	6.5
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Louis	0.7 mi	188	7.1
BRITTANY WOODS University City	0.8 mi	550	3.8
AGAPE ACADEMY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER St. Louis	0.8 mi	35	4.6
CLAYTON HIGH Clayton	0.9 mi	844	9.1
MERAMEC ELEM. Clayton	1.0 mi	393	8.9
JUVENILE DETENTION CTR. Clayton	1.1 mi	38	5.5
FLYNN PARK ELEM. University City	0.9 mi	313	7.6
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Clayton	1.3 mi	233	7.5
BARBARA JORDAN ELEM. University City	1.5 mi	352	6.6
GLENRIDGE ELEM. Clayton	1.5 mi	318	6.3
H F EPSTEIN HEBREW ACADEMY St. Louis	1.3 mi	74	7.0
H.F. EPSTEIN HEBREW ACADEMY St. Louis	1.3 mi	76	7.0
THE FREEDOM SCHOOL St. Louis	1.5 mi	93	7.0
A GROWING PLACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis	1.4 mi	3	—
IMMACOLATA SCHOOL St. Louis	1.7 mi	243	6.8
WASHINGTON ELEM. St. Louis	1.8 mi	332	4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,103

Median Home Value

$285,500

Median Rent

$1,199/mo

Population

29,074

College Educated

63.6%

Homeownership

61.9%

Avg Commute

20.3 min

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Median Age

36.5

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ALLEN VILLAGE JUNIOR ACADEMY Kansas City, MO	101	6.4
TIPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Tipton, MO	122	6.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Torah Prep School - Boys Division

What grades does Torah Prep School - Boys Division serve?

Torah Prep School - Boys Division serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.

How many students attend Torah Prep School - Boys Division?

Torah Prep School - Boys Division has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Torah Prep School - Boys Division?

The student-teacher ratio at Torah Prep School - Boys Division is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Torah Prep School - Boys Division rank in MO?

Torah Prep School - Boys Division ranks #159 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Torah Prep School - Boys Division's MySchoolScout rating?

Torah Prep School - Boys Division has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Torah Prep School - Boys Division a private school?

Yes, Torah Prep School - Boys Division is a private all-boys school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Torah Prep School - Boys Division a religious school?

Torah Prep School - Boys Division has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 72 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 47 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 2nd – 8th
Enrollment: 91
Gender Split: 100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: all-boys
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 8.5 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: St. Louis County
Phone: (314) 727-3335

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